Louis Restaurant Redesign

WNM 601: Inside Programming
Academy of Art University
Fall ’15

In this course, students will learn the basics of computers, computer programming, and the vocabulary of technical concepts required for success in the industry. Students will understand the software product development environment and learn how visual designers and usability experts fit into the software development process.

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Word Pair Animation: Life/Death

WNM 605: Typography for Digital Masters
Academy of Art University
Fall ’15

The fundamentals of typography and application, from historical fonts to the new classics will be introduced. Exercises for print media will lead up to design for screen resolution and legibility with emphasis in composition, grid and aesthetics for optimal purpose and message.

Sunski Website Redesign

WNM 606: Principles of UX
Academy of Art University
Spring ’16

This course addresses the principles of usable design such as listening to users, understanding the medium and the ability to bridge the two with a well-designed user interface. Objectively evaluate the usability of products, design from user requirements, and test designs to verify successes or uncover flaws.

Product Page

WNM 608: Web Technology 1
Academy of Art University
Spring ’16

Students will be introduced to the full advantage of opportunities afforded by the web. User interface, design principles and project management will be associated with hands on applications for the entire process of front-end web development. Languages include HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.

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Samsung 4K QLED TV Website Design Proposal

WNM 610: Balancing Creativity & Profitability
Academy of Art University
Spring ’19

Show that you have mastered the skills to steer the creative direction for an organization’s web or mobile presence. You’ll study what makes an organizations presence succeed or fail.

Deadpool Intro in After Effects

WNM 613: Topics in Motion Graphics
Academy of Art University
Summer ’16

This course gives an introduction to principles of motion graphics using Adobe After Effects new digital tools. Research and design for motion graphics projects will be covered, from concept and storyboard, through production and then to final delivery.

Hook On Mobile Prototype

WNM 617: Mobile Web Technology
Academy of Art University
Spring ’17

Students will explore responsive and mobile web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks. Usability testing in regards to rapid mobile web design and development will be covered. Native and hybrid applications will also be discussed. Students will produce a final mobile application for virtually any mobile device.

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Environmental Portrait Video: Ana Blanco

WNM 622: Digital Capture
Academy of Art University
Fall ’16

This graduate level course is designed to provide students with technical and artistic skills beginning with the most common applications. The course will cover basic digital camera controls and features, storage media and file size/formats related to the expected use for the image.

Hook On Midpoint Review Presentation

WNM 643: Interactive Design & Concepts
Academy of Art University
Fall ’16

This class provides training in the preproduction process required during directed study that will lead to final project development. Students will examine, explore, evaluate and define their purpose in the program to present a meaningful Final Project proposal that will be presented at midpoint. Required components for midpoint will be developed here.

Midpoint Concept Video

WNM 663: Advanced Topics in Motion Graphics
Academy of Art University
Spring ’17

This course provides intermediate and advanced motion graphics techniques, using standard and production tools for color keys, compound effects, scripting, and particles. A study of contemporary motion graphics trends, projects and practices will be explored.

ICA Building Line Drawing — 2-point perspective

FA 601: Drawing
Academy of Art University
Spring ’17

This drawing course deals with the understanding and application of perspective, proportion, gesture, and foreshortening. Through the use of line, tone, and modeling, students will learn to depict objects as wells as figures.

Out Without Doubt Final Review

Final Review Presentation
Academy of Art University
December 12, 2019

Presentation of Out Without Doubt Thesis Project to review board of 3 professors including chair of the Web Design & New Media Studies Department.

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